south_ridge
Single-Sixer
Guys,
I have a new favorite No. 1. It's a non-prefix (SN 41xx) .243 with a 26" barrel and AH forearm that numbers to the gun. It has been used but not abused. This is most evident from some slight bluing loss at the muzzle and the darkened wood at the pistol grip from being handled and shot a fair amount - or maybe from a bit too much oil.
Most importantly, I took it out a couple of days ago and shot it for the first time and it looks like it's about a 1" gun with Hornady American Whitetail ammunition (100 grain).
I always like getting my hands on these early Number 1s. They're what the guns should be in terms of fit and finish.
I caught a break on this one on the used gun rack at Cabela's a few months ago. I got it - with the 4-12x Redfield - for $800. I figured that was my reward for looking at hundreds of overpriced buns there over the years.
SR
I have a new favorite No. 1. It's a non-prefix (SN 41xx) .243 with a 26" barrel and AH forearm that numbers to the gun. It has been used but not abused. This is most evident from some slight bluing loss at the muzzle and the darkened wood at the pistol grip from being handled and shot a fair amount - or maybe from a bit too much oil.
Most importantly, I took it out a couple of days ago and shot it for the first time and it looks like it's about a 1" gun with Hornady American Whitetail ammunition (100 grain).
I always like getting my hands on these early Number 1s. They're what the guns should be in terms of fit and finish.
I caught a break on this one on the used gun rack at Cabela's a few months ago. I got it - with the 4-12x Redfield - for $800. I figured that was my reward for looking at hundreds of overpriced buns there over the years.
SR